We are writing to inform you about an important update regarding our Drupal websites. In order to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we will be implementing a cookie consent pop-up on all our Drupal sites in the new year.

This change is crucial to align with the legal requirements surrounding user data privacy and consent. The pop-up will provide visitors with the option to opt-in to the use of cookies on our websites. Additionally, the pop-up will include a link to our newly revised privacy policy hosted on ucr.edu, where users can find comprehensive information about how we handle their data.

It is important to note that this adjustment may lead to a drop in website traffic reporting through Google Analytics. The cookie consent pop-up is designed to be an opt-in feature, meaning that users must actively agree to the use of cookies. While this may impact our traffic reporting, it is a necessary step to ensure compliance with privacy regulations and to respect our users' choices regarding their online privacy.

We understand the potential concerns related to the decrease in reported traffic and want to assure you that we will be closely monitoring the situation on our end. Our team will be actively assessing the impact of the pop-up on user engagement and making necessary adjustments to optimize the user experience while maintaining compliance.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this update, please feel free to reach out to us at webaccessibility@ucr.edu.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to create a more secure and privacy-conscious online environment for our users.